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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Aintree
Showing times and prices for 10 May
Cheapest price
£174
Average price
£178
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 47 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
291 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Aintree is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Aintree will cost around £178 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £174.
Fast trains
To travel from London to Aintree you need to make at least one change.
20:539h51London6:44Old Roan£1741One-way2 changes- 16:062h37London18:43Old Roan£1771One-way1 change
- 17:062h37London19:43Old Roan£1771One-way1 change
- 18:062h37London20:43Old Roan£1771One-way1 change
- 18:423h01London21:43Old Roan£1771One-way1 change
- 16:062h37London18:43Old Roan£1771One-way1 change
- 17:062h37London19:43Old Roan£1771One-way1 change
- 18:062h37London20:43Old Roan£1771One-way1 change
- 18:423h01London21:43Old Roan£1771One-way1 change
- 19:423h01London22:43Old Roan£1771One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for London to Aintree
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Aintree among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a flight costs an average of £262.
Distance: 291 km
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£60 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest | £271 Average Price |
3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London to Aintree train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Aintree trains for tomorrow, Sunday 10 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 16:06 London | 2h37 | 18:43 Old Roan | 1 change | |
| 17:06 London | 2h37 | 19:43 Old Roan | 1 change | |
| 18:06 London | 2h37 | 20:43 Old Roan | 1 change | |
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Avanti West Coast operates all trains services from London to Aintree.
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from London to Aintree?
The best time to book your train from London to Aintree is 42 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the London to Aintree route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from London to Aintree per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from London to Aintree.
Trains
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Overview: Train from London to Aintree
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London to Aintree run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 19:54. The fastest train covers the 291 km distance in 2h 59m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11
Distance 291 km |
Average train duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 59m |
First train 5:31 |
Last train 19:54 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 14 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £11
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from London to Aintree trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between London and Aintree from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 59m
Cheapest Price
£60
Avanti West Coast frequency
25 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: London to Aintree train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Aintree by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Aintree, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from London to Aintree can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £60, while the average price tends to be around £60.
The train journey from London to Aintree covers a distance of 291 km and takes approximately 2h 59m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from London to Aintree is 291 km.
The first train from London to Aintree leaves at 5:31.
The last train from London to Aintree departs at 19:54.
Trains from London to Aintree run approximately 8 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from London to Aintree.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from London to Aintree.
To get from London to Aintree, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from London to Aintree.
The train station in London that goes to Aintree is London Euston (EUS), and it arrives at Old Roan (ORN).
The cheapest way to get from London to Aintree is by coach, costing approximately £11.
Booking trains from London to Aintree in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from London to Aintree offers a mix of urban and countryside scenery. As the train departs London, passengers can enjoy views of the city's outskirts before transitioning into the picturesque landscapes of the English countryside, including rolling hills and quaint villages. While not as dramatic as some other routes, it provides a pleasant and varied visual experience.
A day trip from London to Aintree is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 59m. Trains operate 6 times per day over a distance of 291 km.
For a comprehensive visit to Aintree, including attending the Grand National and exploring local attractions, two to three days are generally sufficient.
Yes, you can take the train from London to Aintree.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Aintree
London
Aintree
The major train station for departures in London is London Euston. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Euston for your trip from London to Aintree.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
Wifi
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
Dining
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
Taxis
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
Accessibility
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
WC
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Public transport options for London Euston
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- Overground lines: Watford DC
- Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
- Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
Amenities at train station
WifiShopping
ParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket Officeinformation
Address
Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 station, Inner Ring Road, Heathrow Airport, Greater London, TW6 1WDTicket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
Distance to city center
23 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Public transport options for Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday 03:10 - 01:00 Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 04:00 - 01:00 Friday,Saturday,Sunday 03:40 - 01:00 Adjacent to Platform 10
Distance to city center
3 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The Station Public toilets are located down the stairs, opposite platform 11. Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available adjacent to platform 10.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Adjacent to Platform 10 and can be operated by a radar key. There is also a buzzer at the toilet door.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Inside station next to taxi rank alongside platform 10 and outside Bishopsgate entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for London Liverpool Street
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
- Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
The major train station for arrivals in Aintree is Aintree. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Aintree for your journey to Aintree from London.
Amenities at train station
ParkingAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Sunday 05:30 - 11:30 Monday - Friday 05:30 - 11:30 Saturday 05:30 - 11:30 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform." Access to the Ormskirk bound platform is via a ramped overbridge
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Aintree
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Ormskirk Road, Liverpool L9
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:48 - 00:13 Sunday 08:13 - 00:13 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: "This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform" Car park and ticket office are step free. Platforms can also be accessed via lifts.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: in car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
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